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Saffron Walden
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Enthusiastic and dedicated Class Teacher required to deliver high-quality teaching, inspire pupils to achieve their full potential, and contribute positively to school life. Applicants must hold QTS, demonstrate strong classroom practice, and be committed to safeguarding, inclusion, and raising standards for all learners.

St Michael's Catholic Primary School
London
Headteacher
Are you a visionary leader ready to guide a ‘Good’ school toward even greater heights in East London? Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy Trust, working in partnership with the Diocese of Brentwood, is seeking 2 dynamic, passionate, and inspirational Headteachers to lead two of our vibrant primary schools in Newham, St Michael’s and St Francis’. Building upon our solid foundations, replacing the existing executive head model with 2 headteachers, we are looking for committed practicing Catholics with the drive, vision, and pedagogical expertise to lead us into our next exciting chapter of excellence. Rooted in Christ, our Trust is a collaborative family of 8 primary schools across the London Boroughs of Newham and Waltham Forest, dedicated to giving every child an exceptional education. Our schools are warm, welcoming communities where our Catholic ethos infuses every aspect of daily life. By joining our Trust, you will not lead in isolation. You will benefit from a highly supportive central executive team, shared pedagogical expertise, and a network of peer Headteachers who collaborate closely to raise standards across our communities. As a Headteacher in either St Michael’s or St Francis’, you will provide the strategic vision, spiritual leadership, and everyday inspiration needed to build upon our inclusive environments. You will empower a dedicated staff team, engage deeply with our diverse communities, and ensure that every pupil, regardless of their starting point, thrives academically, socially, and spiritually. St Francis’ and St Michael’s warmly welcomes the opportunity for potential candidates to visit. If you would like to arrange a visit or require further information about this exciting opportunity, please email Applications are invited from Head Teachers, Deputy Head Teachers or Assistant Head Teachers with outstanding leadership experience. Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

St Francis' Catholic Primary School
London
Headteacher
Are you a visionary leader ready to guide a ‘Good’ school toward even greater heights in East London? Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy Trust, working in partnership with the Diocese of Brentwood, is seeking 2 dynamic, passionate, and inspirational Headteachers to lead two of our vibrant primary schools in Newham, St Michael’s and St Francis’. Building upon our solid foundations, replacing the existing executive head model with 2 headteachers, we are looking for committed practicing Catholics with the drive, vision, and pedagogical expertise to lead us into our next exciting chapter of excellence. Rooted in Christ, our Trust is a collaborative family of 8 primary schools across the London Boroughs of Newham and Waltham Forest, dedicated to giving every child an exceptional education. Our schools are warm, welcoming communities where our Catholic ethos infuses every aspect of daily life. By joining our Trust, you will not lead in isolation. You will benefit from a highly supportive central executive team, shared pedagogical expertise, and a network of peer Headteachers who collaborate closely to raise standards across our communities. As a Headteacher in either St Michael’s or St Francis’, you will provide the strategic vision, spiritual leadership, and everyday inspiration needed to build upon our inclusive environments. You will empower a dedicated staff team, engage deeply with our diverse communities, and ensure that every pupil, regardless of their starting point, thrives academically, socially, and spiritually. St Francis’ and St Michael’s warmly welcomes the opportunity for potential candidates to visit. If you would like to arrange a visit or require further information about this exciting opportunity, please email Applications are invited from Head Teachers, Deputy Head Teachers or Assistant Head Teachers with outstanding leadership experience. Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

The St Thomas the Apostle College
ECT English Teacher
Job overview
Teacher
London
Start date: July (ECT) or September 2025
Salary: MPS/UPS (£38,766 to £60,092)
Contract term: Full Time, Permanent
About the Role
The St Thomas the Apostle College
London, SE15 2EB
ECT English Teacher
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Salary: Inner London Pay Scale, MPS/UPS (£38,766 to £60,092)
- Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
- To Start: July (ECTs) or September 2025
- Location: SE15 2EB, London Borough of Southwark
We are looking to appoint a motivated and inspirational English Teacher to join our team of outstanding staff in this key curriculum area. This position is open to experienced teachers and ECTs.
In 2024, the outcomes for the department were:
- English:
o A Level; A*-A: 30%, A*-B: 67%, A*-C: 96%, A*-E: 96%: 100% (27 entries)
o GCSE (161 entries);
§ Language: 9-7: 31% and 9-5: 70%
§ Literature: 9-7: 33% and 9-5: 71%
St Thomas the Apostle school is a 11-18 Catholic boys’ school with a co-educational Sixth Form in South London. We are an outstanding school (2024 P8 of 1.42), 2017 TES Secondary School of the Year winners, and the 3rd best secondary school in the UK (according to The Times). We pride ourselves on our high expectations of all learners. This creates a calm learning environment where teachers can teach and students can learn.
This post offers you the opportunity to develop your teaching within an outstanding setting. We offer a highly supportive environment and are committed to ensuring outstanding teaching, behaviour, and achievement.
With our expanding Sixth Form and our desire and drive to continue moving forward, this is an exciting time for you to join our team.
We are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner who is passionate about their subject to join our team of highly skilled staff delivering outstanding lessons to our exceptional students.
Benefits of working at St Thomas the Apostle:
- Private health care programme for ALL staff.
- Two staff well-being days per full academic year.
- Loyalty service payments.
- Excellent record of staff development with opportunities for career advancement.
- Annual travel loans for season tickets.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Free use of school gym.
- Free use of school swimming pool.
- Regular staff social events.
- Excellent public transport links.
- Free onsite parking.
- Working at one of the highest performing schools in the country. Nationally recognised OUTSTANDING with extremely high levels of pupil engagement and impeccable behaviour.
- Outstanding facilities.
- Generous staff loadings and lower than average pupil to staff ratios.
- New, modern, light and airy building.
- Safe and secure cycle storage.
- Pastries on a Friday morning.
ECT Programme
We run a structured and highly supportive ECT programme here at St Thomas the Apostle School. Our aim is to help you continue on your path towards being an outstanding practitioner with a 2-year programme of support, induction and training. The London South Teaching School Hub leads ECTs in their training, using the UCL Full Induction programme. ECTs also have support from an assigned mentor, whom they meet regularly for support and guidance.
The ECT programme includes:
- Regular informal (and occasional formal) observations with open dialogue and clear targets
- An assigned subject-specialist ECT Mentor
- Additional support from the ECT Induction Tutor and the Teaching and Learning team
- A reduced timetable (to accommodate the fact that everything takes a little longer when you are starting out!)
- An environment of high expectation and outstanding behaviour which means you can concentrate on the important bits – teaching!
- An 'open door' policy where you are always welcome to pop in and observe other staff to help develop your own practice
Further information on the ECT programme is available on our website.
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged, please contact Ellie or Francisca at the details below to arrange.
St Thomas the Apostle College is actively seeking to increase the proportion of our workforce who come from diverse background. We particularly welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and minority ethnic descent.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our school is an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. DBS check required.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link .
CVs are not accepted.
MPS/UPS (£38,766 to £60,092)
Full Time, Permanent
Start date: July (ECT) or September 2025
Apply by 06/02/2025, 12:00


